Towards an assessment of the vulnerability of agricultural activities to flooding

Abstract

The former evolution of flood risk policies put the stress on the original concept of vulnerability. Even though agriculture manages the largest part of territory, this concept hasn't been yet applied to this field. Our research aims to (1) identify vulnerability criteria of agriculture activities (2) clarify their functions and relative importance. The methodology combines case studies and different systems analysis tools. 47 criteria have been identified, analysed and their functions ranked. Some of the results have to be confirmed by further analysis. Nevertheless, they already offer perspectives to enhance public policies on flood risk management.